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15+ years in Estonian accounting and tax

Certified accountant in Estonia

CEO at AccRes

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Payroll 2026-09-07

Working Hours in Estonia 2027: Monthly Payroll Norms

For an ordinary full-time Monday-to-Friday schedule, Estonia has 2,020 standard working hours in 2027. The monthly figures range from 149 hours in February to 176 hours in several months. This baseline must still be...

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Payroll 2026-09-04

Salary Payday in Estonia: Weekends, Holidays and Deadlines

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Tax 2026-09-02

Company Car Private Use Estonia: Fringe Benefit Tax

If an employer-owned or leased passenger car is available for private trips, Estonia values the monthly fringe benefit at EUR 1.96 per registered kW, or EUR 1.47...

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Tax 2026-08-31

Employee Training Costs Estonia: Tax and TSD Guide

Employer-paid training is normally a business expense when it directly supports the employee's current duties or the employer's documented need. Personal study can...

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Tax 2026-08-28

Employee Share Options in Estonia: 3-Year Tax Rule

Granting a genuine option over shares in the employer or its group is not itself a fringe benefit. Exercise after at least three years is normally outside...

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VAT 2026-08-26

Public Holiday Pay Estonia: Double Pay and Time Off

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Dmitri Schmidt

Certified Accountant, CEO at AccRes

Dmitri is a certified accountant with 15+ years of hands-on experience in Estonian accounting. His guides turn tax, payroll, and reporting rules into practical business steps.

15+ years in Estonian accounting and tax
Certified accountant in Estonia
CEO at AccRes

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